Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Dodgers Spring Training Video: Mookie Betts Starts Chant For Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding full-squad Spring Training workouts at Camelback Ranch in preparation for their Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The team has several new players for the 2025 season, including Hyeseong Kim, who…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Very Happy’ Roki Sasaki Signed With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a wildly successful offseason that included the signing of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. The right-hander was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines this past December and immediately became one of the most coveted free agents.…

Dodgers Spring Training: Freddie Freeman Making Progress Toward Running

Freddie Freeman played through multiple injuries during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 World Series run, including a right ankle sprain that he sustained in the final week of the regular season. Freeman appeared limited at times but still managed to…

This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signs Contract Extension To Become First $3 Million Player

On February 16, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orel Hershiser to a record-setting three-year, $7.9 million contract extension. The terms of the deal included a $1.1 million signing bonus, and base salaries of $2.4 million in 1989, $1.6 million…

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Among Dodgers On MLB Top 100 List For 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers were well represented on the MLB Top 100 Players Right Now list heading into the 2025 season as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Roki…

Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani To Throw First Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani was limited to a designated hitter role in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from a second right elbow surgery, but remains on track to return to the mound this year. Ohtani reported to…

This Day In Dodgers History: Hideo Nomo & Takashi Saito Signed To Contracts

On February 13, 1995, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed star Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo to a Minor League contract that included a $2 million signing bonus. The deal was made possible due to a loophole in the Japanese Uniform Players…

Dodgers Spring Training Videos: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Dustin May Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a scare in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series when Shohei Ohtani injured his left shoulder on a stolen base attempt. Ohtani underwent an MRI, which the team announced revealed a partial dislocation of…

Mookie Betts: Dodgers ‘Can’t Keep Talking About’ Winning 2024 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history last year and now enter the 2025 season with astronomical expectations. The team signed several high-profile players in free agency and have an even stronger roster on…

Andrew Friedman Praises Kiké Hernández For ‘Impressive Display Of Leadership’ During 2024 Postseason

Kiké Hernández was among the Los Angeles Dodgers free agents who publicly expressed a desire to remain with the team this offseason. Although it took a while to materialize, the utility man announced that he reached an agreement to return…

2025 Dodgers Spring Training: Dave Roberts Emphasizes ‘Standard For Excellence’

After a wildly successful offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers are reporting to Camelback Ranch this week for the start of Spring Training. The team enters the 2025 season as overwhelming favorites to win a second consecutive World Series title. L.A.…

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Featured On Wheaties Cereal Boxes

On February 11, 1997, General Mills, the makers of Wheaties, unveiled three new Jackie Robinson cereal boxes to be sold in stores nationwide. It was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer breaking MLB's color…

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